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Recent obituaries in Amsterdam, ny
The obituaries in the Amsterdam, NY area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to family, community service, or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of our area's history and identity.
Edmund J. Cotter
Sep 22, 2021
EDMUND COTTER, 79, Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.Ed was born on May 30, 1942 to Edmund and Mildred Cotter. Ed is a true native of Amsterdam, having lived his entire life at 4 Steadwell Avenue, Amsterdam until becoming a resident at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. He attended Amsterdam High School. Ed worked...
Richard F. Gulnick
Aug 15, 2021
Richard F. Gulnick Sr. 85 of Van Dyke Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Born in Albany, NY June 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Richard T. and Mary Allen Gulnick.Dick received his education at St. Joseph’s Elementary School; St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior...
Sylvia A. Sollecito
Aug 14, 2021
Sylvia A. Sollecito, 85, of Truax Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at home. Born in Amsterdam, September 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Wiliam and Catherine Mazur Walczyk.Sylvia received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a homemaker.Her husband, Pasquale “Pat” Sollecito who she married July 27, 1957, passed away March...
Carmela Spakoski
Aug 9, 2021
Carmela “Carm” Spakoski, 81, of Edson Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away August 9, 2021 at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home in Gloversville, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Reichel Persico. Carm received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. Carm was a communicant at Our Lady...
Frank S. Villa
Aug 5, 2021
Frank S. Villa, 94, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 5, 2021.The son of the late James and Adeline Villa, Frank was born on April 2, 1927, in Amsterdam, NY. He graduated from Amsterdam’s Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1945, immediately after which he joined the U.S. Army. He completed his service as a member of...
Elizabeth Ann Tesiero
Jul 29, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Nellis TesieroJuly 29, 2021A lifelong resident of Amsterdam, NY, Elizabeth Ann Nellis Tesiero passed away surrounded by her family on July 29, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital.Elizabeth Ann Nellis Tesiero was born on October 20, 1928. She was the daughter of Charles F. and Inez Ryan Nellis. She was educated at St. Mary’s Institute, graduating with the class...
Thomas Rusnica
Jul 21, 2021
Town of Florida--Thomas Rusnica, 92 of Pattersonville, NY; passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021.Born in Burtonsville, NY; on February 16, 1929, he was the son of the late Wincenty and Aniela Skala Rusnica. Tom attended school in Braman Corners until he began working with the family farm.Tom was the proud owner and operator of his own family dairy farm for...
Henry Pawling
Jul 20, 2021
Henry “Hank” Pawling died July 20, 2021 at the age of 98. Born on January 6, 1923, he was the son of the late Henry and Josephine Southard Pawling. He grew up in the village of Hagaman, NY; where he enjoyed playing baseball and ice hockey. In the 1930’s, his parents built a camp on Piseco Lake, where he spent...
Marcello Alaia
Jul 16, 2021
Marcello Alaia of Latham, NY; formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, July 16, 2021.Born in Piedimonte d'Alife, Provincia di Caserta, (Campania) Italy on August 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Michelangelo and Rosa (Tessitore) Alaia. Marcello was the youngest of nine brothers and sisters all of whom predeceased him.Marcello was...
Elizabeth Jean Nelson
Jul 12, 2021
Elizabeth Jean Nelson, 93, of Getman Road, Fonda, NY; passed away Monday July 12, 2021 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. Born on January 24, 1928 in Oneida, NY; she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Mae Bennett Harrison.She received her education in the Oneida school system and was a homemaker.Jean was a parishioner and communicant...
Tammy Lynn Brownell
Jul 6, 2021
Tammy Lynn Brownell, 52 of Galway passed away on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at St. Mary’s hospital with her family by her side. Born on May 28, 1969 in Gloversville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard J. Murray and Sandra Ann (Craig) Murray. Tammy was a dedicated employee of Amsterdam Printing for nearly 20 years. She was...
Helen R. Dufel
Jun 24, 2021
Helen R. Dufel, 85, formerly of Market Street, Amsterdam, NY; and Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Fort Johnson, NY on October 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Loretta Scott Tyndall.Helen received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from...
Donald J. Fabozzi
Jun 21, 2021
Donald J. FabozziBorn on January 11, 1932 and raised in Amsterdam, NY. He was raised one of seven children born to Helen and Albert Fabozzi. He is predeceased by his wife of 14 years, Janice Fabozzi. Donald is survived by his children, DJ (Ann) Fabozzi, Jeffrey (Peggy) Fabozzi, Elizabeth Burek (the late Mark Burek), and Joanna (Kevin) Sesny, Gwen (David)...
James D. Ottati
Jun 19, 2021
James D. “Jerry” Ottati, 87, of Golf Course Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY; with his family by his side. Born in Amsterdam on September 2, 1933, he was the son of the late Antonio and Carmella Petrosino Ottati. Jerry received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from...
Hilary M. Lewis
Jun 17, 2021
Hilary M. Lewis, 67, of Galway, NY and formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday June 17, 2021 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born in Amsterdam on September 1, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Thelma M. McGuire Anthony.Hilary received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur...
James C. Wickham
Jun 16, 2021
James C. Wickham Sr. 97, formerly of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday morning June 16, 2021 at his home in Broadalbin, NY.Born in Amsterdam on December 13, 1923, he was the son of the late Alden A. and Levantia L. Chadsey Wickham. Jim received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H....
Robert J. Loucks
Jun 16, 2021
Robert J. Loucks, 77, of Wall Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday June 16, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on July 1, 1943, he was the son of the late Jack and Bernadine Dybas Loucks.Bob received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He...
John G. Putman
Jun 7, 2021
John G. Putman, 83, of Evelyn Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday morning June 7, 2021 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam July 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Mary Agnes Mitchell Putman. John received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch...
Ben J. Anadio
May 20, 2021
Ben J. Anadio, 97, of Northern Terrace, Gloversville, NY, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa, NY.Born in Sharon Springs, NY, on February 17, 1924, he was the son of the late Joseph and Teresa Affabli Anadio Sr, both originally of Naples, Italy.Ben was an honorably discharged United States Army veteran of World...
Joyce M. Jackson
May 11, 2021
Joyce Marie Jackson passed on May 11, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Schenectady on September 10, 1933 a daughter of Ira and Blanche Schermerhorn, she was married to Robert Jackson until his passing in 2008. Joyce attended Schenectady Public Schools and received her Associates Degree in Dietary Services from Cobleskill College. After receiving her...
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